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Alberto Filgueiras

Dr. Alberto Filgueiras is an experienced academic and practitioner with more than 17 years of experience in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. In academia, he began teaching in Brazil at private universities back in 2012. Then moved to the UK, where he taught diverse psychological topics from 2022 to 2024. He arrived in Australia to work as a Senior Lecturer in CQUniversity leading the Cross-cultural Psychology and Health Psychology Units. Dr. Filgueiras' academic career focuses on research in imagery, motivation, and techniques in the enhancement of mental skills in sports. Alberto has had this work recognized and published in several journals of repute, including Brain Imaging and Behaviour, Frontiers in Psychology, and Plos ONE.

As a practitioner, Dr. Filgueiras comes as an experienced applied Sport Psychologist and Mental Skills Coach with a background in the industry dating back to 2007. His career started in the Youth Academy of Flamengo Soccer Club, in Brazil, where he started as an intern and became a professional. Since then, Alberto has broadened his horizon and worked in more than 20 different sports with athletes from 13 nationalities, being responsible for guiding numerous Elite and Olympic athletes in developing their performance.

Elite athletes are generally smarter than us – cognitive sciences can explain why

Aug 16, 2024 06:13 am UTC| Health

The year was 1920. It was George Babe Ruths first season playing for the New York Yankees. During that season, he scored an amazing 54 home runs. He alone scored more home runs than any team. However, The Bambino, as...

Thanks to Paris 2024, my kid wants to be an Olympian. What do I do now?

Aug 09, 2024 19:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

Children all over Australia have been watching the Olympics. At school and at home they have seen athletes win medals, waving flags and doing victory dances. For many this will be the first time they remember seeing the...

Economy

폭풍 접근에 미국 멕시코만 원유 가격 상승, 한 주간 큰 손실 후 회복

월요일 원유 가격은 루이지애나에 상륙할 것으로 예상되는 허리케인이 미국 멕시코만의 생산과 정제를 방해할 수 있다는 우려로 약 1% 상승했다. 브렌트유(LCOc1) 선물은 78센트(1.1%) 올라 배럴당 71.84달러에 거래를 마쳤고, 미국...

IAEA 사무총장 그로시, 11월까지 이란 대통령과 회담 희망

국제원자력기구(IAEA) 사무총장 라파엘 그로시는 월요일, 이란의 신임 대통령 마수드 페제슈키안과 11월까지 이란의 협력 강화를 논의하는 회담을 희망한다고 밝혔다. 이란과 IAEA 간의 오랜 문제로는 우라늄 농축 전문가들의 IAEA...

드라기, "경쟁국 따라잡지 않으면 EU는 '느린 고통' 직면할 것"

마리오 드라기 전 유럽중앙은행(ECB) 총재는 월요일 발표한 보고서에서, 유럽연합(EU)이 미국과 중국과의 경제적 경쟁에서 뒤처지지 않으려면 훨씬 더 많은 산업 정책 조율과 신속한 결정, 그리고 대규모 투자가 필요하다고 말했다. 1년...

월가 지수 반등, 투자자들 인플레이션 데이터와 연준 금리 인하 대기

월요일 월가의 3대 주요 지수는 지난주의 매도세 이후 저가 매수를 노리는 투자자들과 다가오는 인플레이션 보고서 및 다음 주 연방준비제도(Fed)의 정책 결정을 기다리며 1% 이상 상승했다. 지난주 금요일 발표된 8월 고용 보고서가...

HSBC, 비용 절감 위해 상업·투자은행 합병 검토

HSBC가 중복되는 역할을 없애고 비용을 절감하기 위해 상업은행과 투자은행 부서를 합병하는 방안을 검토 중이라고 블룸버그 뉴스가 월요일 보도했다. 이는 내부 관계자들을 인용한 것이다. 보고서에 따르면, 합병된 부서는 연간 약...

Politics

도널드 트럼프, 미국 달러 포기 국가에 100% 관세 공약, 글로벌 무역 긴장 고조

도널드 트럼프가 최근 대선 유세에서 국제 무역에서 미국 달러를 주된 통화로 사용하는 것을 포기하는 모든 국가에 대해 100% 관세를 부과하겠다고 공언하며, 이는 실제로 시행될 경우 글로벌 무역 긴장을 크게 고조시킬 수 있는 대담한...

미국, 첫 흑인 여성 대통령 선출 준비됐나

카말라 해리스(Kamala Harris)의 대선 캠페인 초기부터 제기된 중요한 질문은 바로 이것이다: 미국은 흑인 여성 대통령을 선출할 준비가 되었는가? 이 질문은 미국 정치에 대해 이야기할 때마다 거의 빠짐없이 듣는 질문이다. 평론가,...

Kamala Harris Sidesteps Crypto in Policy Plans as Trump Rises in Polls

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to bypass cryptocurrency legislation in her policy agenda despite accepting crypto donations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is gaining support as his pro-crypto stance resonates with...

고전하는 도널드 트럼프, 2024년 선거 세부사항 잊어 우려 커져: 그가 직무 수행에 적합한가?

도널드 트럼프의 직무 수행 능력에 대한 우려가 이번 주 다시 제기되었다. 최근 타운홀 행사에서 트럼프 전 대통령이 2024년 대선 상대에 대해 혼란스러워하는 모습을 보였기 때문이다. 9월 4일 열린 이 행사에서 트럼프는 조 바이든...

Kamala Harris Allegedly Using Trump Look-Alike to Prep for Debate While Trump Opts for Informal Policy Discussions

As the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump approaches, new reports suggest stark differences in how each candidate is preparing for the high-stakes event. According to...

Science

Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX Starship’s First Mars Mission Set for 2026

Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceXs Starship will launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. This historic flight will test the rockets ability to land on the red planet, and crewed missions are planned for 2028....

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

Technology

iPhone 16’s Camera Control Button: How Apple Has Made Photo and Video Capturing Easier?

Apple has introduced a Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, making it easier for users to take photos and videos. Located under the power button, it provides quick access to the camera app, letting users adjust settings...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rallies 68% as Whale Transactions Reach $25M, Revitalizing Market Momentum

Shiba Inu (SHIB) rebounded with a 68% rise in whale transactions, pushing the tokens market activity past $25 million. This sudden surge follows a challenging week for SHIB, hinting at renewed bullish sentiment driven by...

Dogecoin Surges Past $0.1, Could Elon Musk’s Support Propel DOGE Toward $1?

Dogecoin surged more than 10% today, surpassing the $0.1 mark after a renewed endorsement from Elon Musk. Investors are speculating whether the meme coin can rally further to $1, following Musks recent legal victory and...

Apple's New AirPods 4: $179 for Active Noise Cancellation and H2 Audio Chip

Apples latest release, the AirPods 4, offers Active Noise Cancellation and an advanced H2 Audio Chip. Available for $179, these earbuds bring improved sound and comfort, with pre-orders beginning today and shipments...

Apple Rolls Out iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 Release Candidates for Developer Testing

Apple has issued the Release Candidates for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11, giving developers early access to the new software. This update follows the eighth beta release and includes numerous enhancements and new...